Re: Request for Reconsideration of the Color Name "Peru" (#CD853F) in HTML

Hello Julio,

Thanks for writing. But this mailing list isn’t suitable for your suggestion, which you should direct to <https://github.com/whatwg/html>.

With kind regards,
Coralie

> On 27 Jan 2024, at 11:34 , Julio Ortega <orza25@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Dear W3C Development Team,
> 
> My name is Julio Ortega, and I am reaching out to you to express a concern related to the standard color names in HTML. I have noticed that the color code #CD853F is known as "Peru" in the X11 color palette.
> 
> While I understand that color names are based on technical standards, I would like to bring to your attention that associating this color code with the name of a country may be offensive to some individuals. I am particularly concerned about how the use of a color name coinciding with that of a country might be interpreted and misused.
> 
> In the case of the color code #CD853F, known as "Peru," I kindly request that you consider the possibility of reviewing and, if appropriate, modifying the association of this color code with the name of a country.
> 
> I appreciate your attention to this matter and am willing to provide additional information or discuss the issue in greater detail if desired.
> 
> Thank you for your time and consideration.
> 
> Sincerely,

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Coralie Mercier (she/her) - Head of W3C Marketing & Communications 
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